The LA Report

A contaminated industrial site in southeast L.A. is getting cleaned up. Two local councilmembers are sentenced to prison for bribery charges. Pershing Square may be renamed after Biddy Mason, a Black L.A. trailblazer. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Why this week's heatwave is likely the hottest so far this summer. An update on the Hawk fire in Reno Nevada. And the demand for after school care for kids is rising.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

The hottest week of the summer is here with triple digit temperatures expected all across SoCal. Governor Newsom is promising a court fight over the latest Supreme Court ruling that could ultimately limit mail-in voting. California's highest court takes up the case of Chad Bianco's seized ballots. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

We have reactions to the state’s strict rules for fire-safe landscaping. Talks between California and Paramount have been called off - we have background on the merger and legal case. How you can help mark the opening of the Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

In today's report, Southern Californians react to new Zone Zero rules outlining what can be within five feet of a home's exterior. Mayor Karen Bass heads the board of LA's homeless services agency, but records show she's missed half of their meetings. Plus, it's Fat Marmot Week! What does that mean exactly? We fill you in. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

California cancels merger talks with Paramount. A legal expert on what residents need to know after the Boyle Heights fire. And SoCal is in for another heatwave this week. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Paramount and California’s Attorney General are expected to meet tomorrow for talks on settling a lawsuit over Paramount’s merger with Warner Brothers. Extreme heat watch is in effect this week with triple digit temperatures expected inland. Gustavo Dudamel says goodbye to L.A. with “A Concert for Venezuela.” Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

West coast craft brewing pioneer Stone Brewing is planning facility closures and layoffs. Lineage Logistics is walking back its cleanup percentages after mistakenly reporting it surpassed 100%. A comedy club brings A-list talent to Bellflower. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration's bid to pause court-ordered improvements at the Adelanto immigration detention center. L.A County Superior Court officials are warning residents to look out for jury duty scam calls. Orange County Cox customers now get access to Dodgers network. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Tips for avoiding flea-borne typhus. The Japanese American National Museum will reopen after a two year renovation. And a new food pop-up, Taqueando After Dark. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Another deadline passes in the Lineage warehouse cleanup. A San Fernando Valley resident dies from West Nile Virus. And after increased funding for after-school care, a survey says many local families struggling to get help with the kids. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Orange County's DA office is hosting an e-bike buyback program next month. UCLA has announced plans to close two university-run childcare centers next June. Fullerton city officials this week closed a multi-million dollar budget deficit without dipping into the city’s reserves. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

In today's report, West Hollywood says goodbye to another restaurant and California public schools are set to receive free asthma inhalers. We also explore the world of microdramas and how they're shaking up Hollywood. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

In this Special Edition of The L.A. Report, we bring you the first debate between LA Mayor candidates Karen Bass and Nithya Raman since advancing to the November general election. Bass and Raman fought over top issues affecting LA, including homelessness and public safety, Wednesday night.  The debate was hosted by Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association, or SOHA. LAist reached out to SOHA to provide the debate live on air and streaming as a public service to Angelenos. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

LA's mayor tries to fend off her challenger in a heated debate. A controversial wildfire policy gets approved. And several reporters and military members were detained at gunpoint at California military base. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

District Attorney Nathan Hochman will reduce charges against an LAPD Officer Daniel Flores who was accused of illegally recording his fellow officers as they offensive remarks. L.A. City Council approved a move that would fast-track construction on some temporary projects for the 2028 Olympics. The man accused of starting a fire that led to last year’s destructive Palisades Fire pleaded not guilty today. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

We bring you an update on efforts to recoup the stolen money from the Andrew Do bribery scheme in Orange County. How you can start preparing for some major winter storms due to El Niño. And, what Democrat Xavier Becerra is saying about debating Republican Steve Hilton in the governor's race. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Health experts in Boyle Heights accuse Lineage of hiding the true consequences of their massive warehouse fire. Meanwhile, Lineage is in the neighborhood passing out checks. LA Mayor candidates Karen Bass and Nithya Raman get set to square off in the first debate in the general election. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

California 988 suicide and crisis lifeline contact centers say they are struggling to keep up with increased demand because of a lack of funding. Cities in the state are struggling to hit affordable housing goals by 2030. Newport-Mesa Unified School District is the first in California to ban electric bikes from school property for kindergarten through eighth grade. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

We'll bring you a preview of the first mayoral debate between Mayor Karen Bass and city councilmember Nithya Raman. Nominations for the Video Music Awards are out and Madonna leads the pack. Plus, a citywide basketball tournament that's only $5 to enter. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Another heat wave arrives in SoCal with experts keeping an eye out for fires. A poll showing a big lead for LA Mayor Bass is completely phony. A missing jet-skier is rescued after hours adrift at sea. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

The L.A County Development Authority opened its waitlist for public housing today. CalOptima Health’s street medicine program is expanding to four more cities in Orange County. The Buss family has voted to sell its minority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

What we know about air quality testing in the wake of the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. We'll look at what's next for Jackie's longtime partner Shadow and their Big Bear nest. Irvine's newest bridge lets you skate, scoot and walk across the 5 freeway. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Golden Globe-nominated actress Hayden Panettiere has died. Opening statements are set to start in the Tupac trial. A community demands answers one year after a day laborer is killed while fleeing the feds. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

A major overhaul of Tomorrowland at Disneyland was announced yesterday at D23 Expo. The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department has released photos of people suspected in burgling the same East L.A. AutoZone on back-to-back nights. A look at Philip K. Dick’s legacy in Orange County ahead of Fullerton’s PKDFest this week. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

It’s been one year since former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do began his prison sentence for taking bribes. Nearly $240 million in bond funding has been secured for the La Brea Tar Pits renovation, expected to be completed before the LA28 Olympics. Fingerboarders create their own skatepark by the Los Angeles River. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do may be responsible for more questionable contracts. A nonprofits struggles to help Eaton Fire survivors rebuild. The latest poll on the California governor's race. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Enjoy it while it lasts, cooler weather takes over SoCal for the next few days. K-pop fans are taking over the L.A. Convention Center this weekend for KCON. For Food Friday we'll tell you about Disciples of the Corn, a 32 course dinner covering all 32 states of Mexico.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

LA Mayor Karen Bass says Lineage has missed its cleanup deadline, and it's time to get lawyers involved. The feds are cracking down on abuse at California women's prisons. Dodger stadium has a new home run king. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

A tentative ruling would stop immigration officers from arresting people without a warrant. A separate judge blocks federal officials' attempt to cut off local homelessness funding. Stingray lashings are up across SoCal's beaches. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

We'll speak with Susan Egan, the voice of Meg in Hercules and the original Belle in the Beauty in the Beast on Broadway. She's being named a Disney Legend this weekend. And speaking of legends a former Dodger is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

SoCal lawmakers respond to the Lineage warehouse fire... with a new state bill. Prosecutors unseal the Nick Reiner indictment with a serious new charge. And the Olympics reimbursement deal still leaves LA exposed. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Boyle Heights schools resumed today amid the ongoing Lineage warehouse fire cleanup. What a new federal rule barring funds for trans youth healthcare means for families. Mayor Bass says she wants a fare-free Metro—is that possible for LA?   Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

An L.A. police officer is being prosecuted for secretly recording colleagues making racist and homophobic remarks -- why the case is facing pushback. Why a former immigration lawyer has been disbarred and is being accused of fraud. And the Lakers will soon have a new owner. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

LA Unified goes back to school with some of the strictest screen times limits in the country. State lawmakers are set to unveil a new bill in response to the Lineage warehouse crisis in Boyle Heights. RFK Jr comes to town to take down LA's homelessness efforts. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

An LAPD officer pleads not guilty to secretly recording his co-workers. Anaheim's city council rejects a tax on rideshares in the midst of a budget deficit. And the LA County Supervisors approves a program to train ER doctors on mental health holds. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

School starts tomorrow for LAUSD -- we'll look at what challenges lie ahead for the district. How the state's film and TV tax credits are bringing back classics from the '70s and '90s. And we'll bring you a preview of NBA's Christmas matchup. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Nithya Raman is out as chair of the LA's Housing and Homelessness Committee. Lineage hits the final stretch of the Boyle Heights warehouse cleanup. California rideshare drivers are unionizing. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Why courts still want to hold a local city council member accountable for a two-year old bribery charge. Uber and Lyft Drivers are one step closer to being able to unionize. Big Bear's beloved bald eagle Jackie has died. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

New state tax credits are now available for first time electric vehicle buyers. We'll tell you about a new science project  tracking climate change using California's tidal pools. And Phoebe Bridgers is giving SoCal fans a unique way to hear her newest album at an Orange County planetarium. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

The only person ever charged in the Tupac Shakur murder heads to trial. The LA teachers who are teaching the public to monitor for ICE agents. How the threat of high tide is affecting Metrolink service in the OC. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Updates on several fires that broke out across Southern California amidst extreme heat in the region. An after-action report shows that the City of L.A. spent more than $17 million dollars to pay LAPD officers during last summer’s ICE protests. How the L.A. fires catalyzed a composer to create a musical tribute to firefighters. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

The city-wide inaugural L.A. Jazz festival was abruptly canceled on Thursday because of costs associated with permitting, according to organizers. Lineage Logistics is running up against several deadlines to clean their burned warehouse in Boyle Heights. Jazz salons in the Los Angeles Athletic Club let the public get up close and personal with living jazz legends. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Teachers in Los Angeles County are calling on community members to help students get safely to and from school. Roughly 700 beds have sat empty for years at Cal State L.A. because of “deferred maintenance” and lack of funds. Dîner en Blanc, an international outdoor dinner party is returning to LA. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Orange County residents are experiencing more food insecurity; why those numbers might get worse. How LAUSD students feel about their new electric school buses. And for Food Friday we'll tell you about a new docuseries from a Food Network champion who wants to taco-fy your family recipe. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Lineage is hit with tougher odor controls as it defends the cleanup of its burned-out Boyle Heights warehouse. The age of first-time homeowners in California is rising. More people in Orange County are struggling to afford enough food. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

A new federal proposal unveils significant changes to Head Start, the nation's early education program for children from low-income families. L.A. Homeless Services Authority and the Trump administration faced off in court today. The Ojai Raptor Center is accepting letters of encouragement for an eagle in their care that believed to be famous Big Bear bald eagle, Jackie. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

What we know about Disney's new partnership with TikTok. Why the city of Santa Ana could soon bring in speed cameras. And L.A.'s first jazz festival kicks off tomorrow. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Lineage executives get ready to defend themselves after taking a beating from residents at an air quality hearing. A hearing could determine the future of funding for L.A.'s lead homelessness agency. Ventura County sees its first case of measles in nearly a decade. Plus, more on Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Lawyers representing people detained at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center say federal officials have not been complying to improve conditions at the facility. The first human case of West Nile virus in Orange County has be found in an Anaheim resident. Santa Ana City Council voted to ask state leaders to include the city in California’s speed camera pilot program. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com